Juniata, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68955
Adams County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,025
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $90,850
- Median income Above-median income area
- $266,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Juniata pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68955 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68955 covers 247.0 square miles in Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,025 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68955 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,850 (19% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,455. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 0.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $266,400 (42% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $878.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Adams County, so 68955 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Juniata, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68955.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68955, Juniata, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,025
Population
247.0
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68955?
35.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$90,850
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$44,455
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68955 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Juniata, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,850 Top 19% higher than 81% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
827housing units
827
Total Housing Units
807
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,400
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$878
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68955 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.3% | 177 |
| 2020 | +3.5% | 183 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 205 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 226 |
| 2024 | – | 248 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 68955, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,050,000.
35
Businesses
180
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 28.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68955 vs 68973 →
ZIP 68955 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68955
Juniata (68955)
2,025 residents
- 68973 463
Roseland (68973)
463 residents
- 68950 331
Holstein (68950)
331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68955 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68955 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68955
Juniata (68955)
$90,850 median income
- 68973
Roseland (68973)
$87,031 median income
- 68950
Holstein (68950)
$78,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68955 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68955, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,025 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68955 in?
ZIP code 68955 (Juniata) is located in Adams County, Nebraska. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68955?
ZIP code 68955 in Juniata, NE has a population of 2,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68955?
The median household income in ZIP 68955 is $90,850, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68955?
The median home value in ZIP 68955 is $266,400, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68955 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68955?
ZIP code 68955 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68955 are: Construction (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68955?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68955 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68955?
In ZIP code 68955, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68955?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68955 is 17.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68955?
In ZIP code 68955, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68955 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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